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Malawi stakeholders sign pledge on safety of journalists

Malawi stakeholders sign pledge on safety of journalists

Through the pledge, the journalists called on their peers to “create a more responsible and safe media environment that reflects our commitment to fairness and accuracy in our news reports. We commit to actively combating disinformation, misinformation and division, and upholding human rights and the tenets of democracy”.

Online Attacks on Female Journalists

Online Attacks on Female Journalists

Female journalists interviewed in both Bulawayo and Harare had also either directly experienced online violence or knew about one or two female journalists who had been affected. What was consistent is that sometimes, the violence starts online and manifests offline.

Female voices on Zimbabwean social media

Female voices on Zimbabwean social media

The study also explored the possibility of female commentators being disproportionately ‘silenced’ over time or deterred from engagement due to negative interactions on X/Twitter.

MISA Zimbabwe State of the Media Report – Now Available!

MISA Zimbabwe State of the Media Report – Now Available!

As the year came to a close, pressure increased on Zimbabwe to withdraw the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Bill, which has been widely criticised as being intended to restrict civil society and silence dissenting voices (which is now an Act of Parliament after the President signed it into law in 2025).

Calls for AI regulatory frameworks 

Calls for AI regulatory frameworks 

The commemorations ran under the theme Reporting in the Brave New World: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media. The commemorations brought together media practitioners, policymakers, academics, and other stakeholders.